REPS Mentoring Circles: Application to Participate

This survey is your application to participate in the REPS Mentoring Circle Program. A mentoring circle is a group of individuals that meet (virtually or in person) on a regular basis for an agreed amount of time during the mentorship period. The mentoring circle’s main objective will be to have mentors assist mentees with setting and meeting professional goals. This survey will close on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10 p.m.

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First name
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Last name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Are you a member in good standing of the New England Archivists (NEA)?
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"In good standing" means that you have paid your dues for the year. If you aren't sure of your membership status, please visit http://newenglandarchivists.org/members/ and search for your name in the NEA Member Directory. Your membership status can be found at the bottom of your listing. If you are not in good standing, you are not eligible for the REPS Mentoring Circle Program. Please make sure you renew your membership before the completion of this survey if you would like to participate in the program.

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Are you a member of NEA's Roundtable for Early Professionals and Students (REPS)?
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I am an early professional. I am not enrolled in a degree program, but am working in or pursuing work in the archival profession.

I am a student. I am currently enrolled in a degree program.

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Select the option(s) that best describe your employment status.
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I work full-time.

I work part-time.

I am an intern.

I volunteer.

I am not currently working.

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Please list your current place(s) of work.
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If you are not currently working, enter "N/A."

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How long have you worked at each of the institutions listed above?
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If you are not currently working, enter "N/A."

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Please list the school you currently attend.
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If you are not a student, enter "N/A."

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What is your expected graduation date?
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If you are not a student, enter "N/A."

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Use the space below to explain why you'd like to participate in a REPS Mentoring Circle. Please also share what you could contribute to a REPS Mentoring Circle.
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Please limit your response to 250 words or less.

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Rank the following Mentoring Circle options, with "1" signifying the circle you'd most like to join.
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There will be three Mentoring Circles: the Greater Boston Mentoring Circle (a face-to-face circle that meets in Boston and discusses topics to be determined by participants), the Virtual Mentoring Circle (a circle that meets online and discusses topics to be determined by participants), and the Publishing and Research Mentoring Circle (a face-to-face circle that meets in Boston and discusses issues related to publishing in the field of archives).

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Greater Boston Mentoring Circle

Virtual Mentoring Circle

Publishing and Research Mentoring Circle

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If you are not assigned to the Mentoring Circle you've selected as your first choice, would you participate in your second or third choice?
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Please note: Every effort will be made to match participants with their first choice. However, space in each circle is limited so that mentors are able to develop meaningful relationships with the participants in their Circles.

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Use the space below to explain any circumstances that would prevent you from participating in your second or third choice.
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Please limit your response to 250 words or less. If nothing would prevent you from participating in your second or third choice, enter "N/A."

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If selected for a Mentoring Circle, can you commit to the full cycle of the program?
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The Mentoring Circles will begin meeting in September or October 2013, and will continue to meet through May 2014. The time commitment each month is an estimated 2 to 4 hours, although the actual time invested will be up to the participant.

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Use the space below to explain any circumstances that would prevent you from committing to the full cycle of the program.
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Please limit your response to 250 words or less. If you indicated that you are able to commit to the full cycle of the program, enter "N/A."